Ian Desmond

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Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond (20) as the Washington Nationals play the Atlanta Braves during spring training at Champion Stadium, Kissimmee, Fla., Tuesday, February 26, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond (20) hits as the Washington Nationals play the Atlanta Braves during spring training at Champion Stadium, Kissimmee, Fla., Tuesday, February 26, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond bats against the Atlanta Braves during the third inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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This is a 2013 photo of Ian Desmond of the Washington Nationals baseball team. This image reflects the Nationals active roster as of Feb. 20, 2013 when this image was taken.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

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Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond takes batting practice during a spring training baseball workout Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond takes batting practice during a spring training baseball workout Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond, left, tags Roger Bernadina, right during a spring training baseball workout Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond, right, chases outfielder Jayson Werth, left, during a spring training baseball workout Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond, right, chases outfielder Bryce Harper, left, during a spring training baseball workout Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond, left, tosses the ball to second during a spring training baseball workout Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond tosses the ball to first during a spring training baseball workout Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond throws to first during a spring training baseball workout Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond throws during a spring training baseball workout Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond is “absolutely in no rush” to explore a contract extension, but he and general manager Mike Rizzo said they are open to the idea. (The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond (20) chases a two-run single by St. Louis Cardinals Daniel Descalso in the top of the 9th inning that tied the game 7-7 in Game 5 of the National League Division Series between the Washington Nationals and the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park, Friday, October 12, 2012. (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond (20), left, celebrates as Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman (11) hits a two run homer to bring Washington Nationals center fielder Bryce Harper (34), right, home in the first inning to put the Washington Nationals up 3-0 against the St. Louis Cardinals in game five of the National League Division Series at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., Friday, October 12, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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